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The fall season brings with it new produce to fill our refrigerators and tables. Across the country, we bite into crisp sweet apples and start getting reacquainted with our ovens. With restaurants increasingly using more local products and farm fresh ingredients, you can now find your favorite seasonal flavors when you are dining out. American Farmland Continue reading Eat, Drink and Savor Your Farmland During Dine Out for Farms What do the seasons taste like? Does April’s first asparagus mean the shedding of winter’s chill? And does butternut squash suggest autumn? Chef Mike Isabella receives a No Farms No Food hat from American Farmland Trust President Jon Scholl. For Mike Isabella, chef/owner of Graffiato in Washington, D.C., it is the other way around: the Continue reading The Flavor of Local: Chef Mike Isabella Kicks off Dine Out for Farms™ The nation has its eyes on agriculture, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently celebrating National Agriculture Week and countless state and local organizations recognizing the importance of our working lands and the farmers and ranchers who manage them. However, since 1982, the U.S. developed 41 million rural acres—that’s one out of three acres ever Continue reading Innovation Through Collaboration at the National Agricultural Landscapes Forum The 2010 midterm elections brought significant changes to the makeup of Congress. In the House, the Republican Party gained 63 seats to take a 242 to 193 majority, while in the Senate, the GOP gained five seats, narrowing the Democrat majority from 53 to 47. The November results also brought a change of leadership at the House Continue reading The New Political Landscape – Farm Policy Implications As senior policy and program advisor, I want to update you on several of our signature projects that dramatically contribute to activities and initiatives across the country and protect and conserve our farm and ranch lands. I also want to give you a snapshot of what lies ahead. Farmland protection is the heart of our mission. Continue reading Across the Nation: The Year in Review Last month, Chris Clayton wrote about the Average Crop Revenue Election program, quoting former USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins, who now represents the crop insurance and rice industries as a consultant. Since American Farmland Trust (AFT) was one of the chief supporters of ACRE during the last farm bill I thought a few words to set Continue reading ACRE a Better Way to Support Agriculture According to preliminary media accounts, the mid-term elections may have broken voter turnout records. Clearly the American people are engaged in politics and are looking for leadership on the issues that are important to them. We congratulate those new members of Congress who won elections and are fortunate enough to come to Washington to represent Continue reading Let’s Focus on Our Common Agenda Our new Guide to Environmental Markets for Farmers and Ranchers explains how producers can sell environmental services generated on their farms while continuing their normal farming operations. Click for PDF of Guide The guide explains the current status of these markets and opportunities that exist for farmers and ranchers — what these markets can be worth, what must Continue reading New Guide to Environmental Markets for Farmers and Ranchers Building a smarter farm safety net that better serves farmers was the cornerstone of American Farmland Trust’s farm policy efforts during the 2008 Farm Bill. We are happy to see even more and more farmers join the call early in the 2012 Farm Bill process for revenue-based programs like AFT’s ACRE. The Iowa Farm Bureau Continue reading A Farm Safety Net This is one in a series of posts highlighting the four winners of our summer long America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest. Farmers often have a personal connection with their local public markets. Whether it’s the interaction with neighbors-turned-customers, or the added boost in revenue, regional markets offer a unique place for food producers to sell their goods. For Continue reading Congratulations Champaign County Farmers Market, Winner: Small Category |
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